It's about not being able to maintain goal-directed behaviour because you fail to direct attention (over time) on one task.

where the new impulse comes from (emotions, thoughts, enviroment...) doesn't matter I think.

I also believe the source of the new impulse can be anything. Strip out all distractions in your environment and you still will find distractions in your mind and heart.

But... we ARE capable of goal-directed behaviour, it just needs an extraordinary level of positive or negative motivation.

For example, when a deadline nears, anxiety developing by projecting the negative consequence for missing the deadline creates a hyperfocus that allows one to remain goal-oriented but in term blocks out all possibly important secondary impulses or the flexibility to respond to them.

It almost seems as if the capabilities are there, but that they only really kick in in moments of Extasy or Flight or Fight responses

yes in deed, it can work momentarily, but not over time. Since these driving moments of either Extasy or Flight or Fight responses can not be held up permanently as a workaround for the underlying neurological deficiency.

yes in deed, it can work momentarily, but not over time. Since these driving moments of either Extasy or Flight or Fight responses can not be held up permanently as a workaround for the underlying neurological deficiency.

DeClutter,

I hope I am not appearing disagree with your theory outline.

Your theory outline is really helping me with the big picture.

What life period (age) is the person in your theory?

M

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